PPE Controller

About the role

Balfour Beatty have a fantastic opportunity to join our Power T&D team as a PPE Controller based at our Maxim Office in Eurocentral, with travel across our sites

Balfour Beatty’s Power Transmission & Distribution teams work with regional, national and international electricity network owners and operators to provide technical engineering solutions and the Safety of our Team is key in everything we do.

You will oversee the specification, supply and examination of PPE, fall arrest equipment, tool tethering and associated items used within Power T&D.

What you'll be doing

Some other key areas will include: -

• Ensure PPE, Fall arrest equipment, tool tethering and associated items are available to the Power T&D business are fit for purpose and cost effective
• Carry out and document independent examinations of fall arrest equipment at both fixed and temporary BB locations
• Maintain examination status compliance for fall arrest equipment in a cost efficient manner
• Attend meetings with suppliers and other BB staff on the specification and supply of PPE and related products
• Take the lead on tool tethering and tool bag solutions for Power T&D
• Arrange trials and obtain feedback of alternative types of PPE and related items
• Working with BB Procurement and key suppliers, maintain up to date catalogues of PPE, tool tethering and associated items available to the Power T&D business

Who we're looking for

To join us in this role, you will have the following:

• Full clean driving license
• Experience of managing and planning own workload
• Knowledge of MS Word, Excel & Outlook

We would like you to have:

• Qualified examiner of Fall Arrest Equipment
• Experience of Power T&D PPE, working methods and project safety rules
• BESC card

An excellent range of benefits awaits the successful candidate: -

• Attractive salary package
• 37.5 base hours per week
• Company Van/SUV
• Company Pension savings scheme
• 25 days annual leave
• Option to buy extra annual leave days
• Health cover
• Company shares buy options

Why work for us

Day in, day out, our teams deliver some of the UK’s most ambitious, exciting and meaningful projects; developing, building and maintaining the vital infrastructure that supports national economies and strengthens communities.

Why join us?

As if contributing to and supporting work that makes life better for millions wasn’t rewarding enough, we offer a full range of benefits too. You’ll have the freedom to shape the package that’s right for you and your life. Here are some of our key benefits:

- Smart working, giving you more flexibility such as staggered start and finish times, with up to 40% remote working, where roles allow.
- 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata)
- Family friendly policies which include 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay for paternity/partners leave
- Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and much more…

About us

Balfour Beatty’s Power Transmission & Distribution teams work with regional, national and international electricity network owners and operators to provide technical engineering solutions across the full spectrum of the electricity grid, including overhead lines, cabling, substations and distribution networks.

From scoping and feasibility, to design, construction and on-going maintenance, our in-house experts, flexible resources and industry-leading innovations support customers in the development of some of the UK’s most ambitious power transmission and distribution projects.

Diversity and inclusion

At Balfour Beatty we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan, we are growing our diverse workforce and developing our inclusive culture where everyone is able to thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. To find out how we are making this a reality, visit www.balfourbeatty.com/diversityandinclusion

We are a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence 'Employer Recognition Scheme' and actively encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans and reservists.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to working with people who have disabilities and long-term health conditions to remove barriers for them in obtaining employment. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. For more info, visit: https://disabilityconfident.campaign.gov.uk/

We are looking to continually improve our resourcing process and ensure that it is fair and inclusive for all. If you have any feedback on the process, please share this with us at: [email protected]